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the Keoladeo Ghana National Park on tours to Bharatpur.
The park is got its name from two words Keoladeo, which
is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva within the premises
of the park and Ghana, which means dense forest.
Learn the history of the Keoladeo National Park on tours
to Bharatpur. Prince Bhamji of Morvi state in Gujarat
has enclosed this area into a royal hunting ground for
himself. Bharatpur Reserve was elevated to the status
of a bird sanctuary while the erstwhile rulers of Bharatpur
still enjoyed the shooting rights over the area till
1972. The sanctuary was demarcated as a National Park
in 1981. Dr. Salim Ali, a famous ornithologist, played
a vital role in the conservation activities in the park.
In the year 1985 Keoladeo National Park made into the
list of the World Heritage Site.
Watch out for colorful and chirpy avifauna on tours
to Bharatpur. You will find a variety of bird species
especially the Siberian Crane on tours to Bharatpur.
Spread over 29 sq km stretch of land, Bharatpur is home
to 380 species of birds.
Visit the Lohagarh Fort and the Palace on tours to Bharatpur.
Maharaja Suraj Mal constructed the invincible iron fort
in the 18th century, which was not even invaded by the
British in spite of several attacks. Explore the three
palaces of the fort, namely, Kishori Mahal, Mahal Khas
and Kothi Khas. The palace now houses a government museum
displaying artifacts, sculptures and inscriptions.
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